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Inner Essence Wellness is committed to fostering holistic health and well-being through a range of therapeutic practices. Our blog serves as your primary source for discovering how acupuncture can aid in various conditions, along with updates from our clinic, lifestyle advice, tasty recipes and even yoga poses. We encourage you to delve into the transformative effects of acupuncture in Sherwood Park and see how it can improve your wellness journey. Together, let’s achieve balance and harmony in your life, one enlightening post at a time.

Ditch the resolutions and cultivate self-love

Happy New Year! It has been quite some time since I have written a blog post. Since moving my practice to my home in Sherwood Park this past spring, my schedule has become jam packed with people wanting to find wellness in body, mind, and spirit. For this I am incredibly grateful, though it is my intention for 2019 to be a bit more consistent in communicating with you all through blog posts and newsletters. Speaking of intentions, do you have any? Notice I said intentions N

Jennifer Badach R.Ac.

Jan 7, 20191 min read

Healthy Eating for Winter

Winter, in most places, is a time of colder, shorter days. So naturally, when there is less reason to be outdoors, the body tends to want...

Jennifer Badach R.Ac.

Jan 4, 20182 min read

Share the gift of wellness this year

I can't believe it has been a year since I opened my clinic in Sherwood Park! This year has surpassed all my expectations and I owe it's...

Jen Badach

Dec 12, 20171 min read

Deeper And More Restful Sleep With Acupuncture

If you are suffering from insomnia or unable to get a good night’s rest, you are not alone. Around 60 million Canadians experience insomnia and sleep related problems on a daily basis. Prescription sleeping pills are one of the most highly overused medications and can lead to side effects and addiction. Acupuncture is a centuries-old practice that has been proven to help sleep disorders without the risk of addiction or putting chemicals in the body. How acupuncture works Acu

Jennifer Badach R.Ac.

Mar 2, 20173 min read

Everyone Told Me Not To Do This...

I put this idea out there, I asked friends, colleagues, and family members. Everyone said that it is probably not the best idea. So I...

Jennifer Badach

Sep 29, 20162 min read

Send Them Back Healthy

Tips to keep your kids healthy as they head back to school It’s that time of year again. The new school year is upon us. Amidst your...

Jennifer Badach R.Ac.

Aug 29, 20163 min read

Hack Your Headaches

If you suffer from headaches, you are not alone. Over 50 million of us experience some form of a severe headache at some point in our lives. Whether you experience minor head pain or severe migraines, headaches can take valuable time out of your day and your life, and leave you searching for relief. Many seek relief by reaching for drugs and other medications. This may work temporarily and can help you get out of pain fast. Unfortunately, common headache medications do not ad

Jennifer Badach R.Ac.

Jul 15, 20163 min read

DIY (Natural) Sunscreen

Although sun protection is extremely important to protect against harmful UV-rays and to prevent skin cancer, next time you pick out your...

Jennifer Badach R.Ac.

Jun 22, 20162 min read

Summer of Self-Care

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) summer is the season of upmost yang. Yang is vibrant, energetic, expansive, expressive. It is a...

Jennifer Badach R.Ac.

Jun 13, 20162 min read

Acupuncture for TMJ

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) is a common condition that is characterized by pain and jaw dysfunction. TMJ is used to describe a wide range of conditions associated with jaw pain and restricted jaw movement. While TMJ isn't life-threatening, it can negatively impact a person's quality of life, causing bouts of insomnia, stress, pain and disability. It's estimated that up to 30 percent of the world's adult population suffers from TMJ, most of whom are between the

Jennifer Badach R.Ac.

Jun 1, 20162 min read